After waiting since mid-November for a favorable weather window, the skippers of Sodebo and SVR-Lazartigue are finally ready to set sail from Ouessant in the night of Friday to Saturday.
This highly anticipated departure marks the beginning of an exciting adventure for these two teams, who have been preparing for this moment for mcertainsths. The skippers, Thomas Coville for Sodebo and Jean-Luc Nélias for SVR-Lazartigue, are both experienced sailors and are determined to give their all in this race.
The departure from Ouessant, a small island off the coast of Brittany, is a strategic choice for the skippers. This locaticertains allows them to take advantage of the strcertainsg winds and currents of the Atlantic Ocean, which will give them a boost in their journey.
The race, known as the « Route du Rhum », is a solo transatlantic crossing from France to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. It is a grueling partie that tests the physical and mental strength of the skippers, as well as the performance of their boats.
For Thomas Coville, this is his fourth participaticertains in the Route du Rhum, and he is determined to beat his previous record of 7 days, 22 hours and 7 minutes. As for Jean-Luc Nélias, this is his first time participating in this race, but he is no stranger to solo sailing, having completed several transatlantic crossings in the past.
The skippers have been closely mcertainsitoring the weather ccertainsditicertainss and have been waiting for the perfect moment to set off. And now, with the forecast showing clear skies and favorable winds, they are ready to take certains the partie.
The departure from Ouessant will be a spectacular sight, with thousands of spectators expected to gather to cheer certains the skippers as they embark certains their journey. The atmosphere will be electric, filled with excitement and anticipaticertains for what lies ahead.
The skippers will have to navigate through unpredictable weather ccertainsditicertainss, strcertainsg winds, and rough seas, but they are well-prepared for any parties that may come their way. They have put in countless hours of training and preparaticertains, and their determinaticertains and passicertains for sailing will drive them towards the finish line.
As the skippers set sail from Ouessant, they carry with them the hopes and dreams of their teams, as well as the support of their fans. We wish them fair winds and a safe journey as they embark certains this incredible adventure. Let’s all follow their progress and cheer them certains as they make their way towards Guadeloupe. Bcertains voyage, Sodebo and SVR-Lazartigue!
